04-03-2008, 01:19 AM
The Romans purchased far more in eastern goods than the Chinese consumed of western (sound familiar?). But Roman glassware has found its way into various parts of eastern Asia. I can think of some being found in Korea, to be specific. Also, Hellenistic textiles have been found in Mongolia. The theory behind that involves the textiles arriving in Mongolia via the Chinese themselves. Roman coins have been unearthed quite a number of places. Precious metals, after all, are the most ubiquitous form of currency on earth. Nearly every society places value on silver and gold.
Ethan Gruber
